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TOP RATED COUNTRIES 

1) Finland

= Germany

= Sweden

= USA

= United Kingdom (174 points*)

2) Canada

= Denmark (173 points*)

3) Belgium

= France

= Italy

= Japan 

= Korea (Republic of South)

= Luxembourg

= Netherlands

= Portugal

= Spain (172 points*)  

BOTTOM 5 RATED COUNTRIES

89) Eritrea

= Libya

= Sudan

= Syria (38 points*)

90) Nepal (37 points*)

91) Palestinian Territory (35 points*)

92) Pakistan

= Somalia (32 points*)

93) Iraq (31 points*)

94) Afghanistan (28 points*) 

* countries visa-free

via DailyMail (full article)

Melbourne Downtown

The 5 Most European Cities Not in Europe by Huffington Post:

Washington D.C. , U.S.A. (Mark Thomas)

The results are in. Lonely Planet’s experts have decided on the best cities to visit this year. Some are criminally underrated, others are popping the champagne for special events, but these cities are all unmissable in 2015.

Experience rushing waterfalls, snowcapped mountains, and starry skies in this time-lapse journey through Canada's Banff National Park.

Kalalau Trail, Kauai, Hawaii, United States

Longyarbyen, Norway

Marvel at our photographic selection of the most colourful towns and cities around the world from the Arctic to Argentina.

Free Spirit Spheres, British Columbia, Canada

Think back to where you stayed on your last trip. Was it simply a place to rest your head, or did it immerse you in local colour, surround you by wildlife and fire your imagination?

St Patrick's Day Chicago 2013

They say that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day on 17 March so there's an excuse to join the party. Here are 10 of the best places to wear a big green hat and drink lots of Guinness.

1. Trift Bridge, Switzerland
2. Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Maryland
3. Langkawi Sky Bridge, Malaysia
4. Storseisundet Bridge, Norway
5. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Northern Ireland
6. Capilano Suspension Bridge, Canada
7. Canopy Walk, Ghana
8. Aiguille du Midi Bridge, France
9. Vitim River Bridge, Siberia
10. Sidu River Bridge, China

via Smarter Travel by Caroline Morse

Cape Town, South Africa

After feverish debate, the results are finally in. Discover our travel experts' final cut of the most essential travel experiences and destinations on our Best in Travel page. And our top 10 cities - from reinvented classics to destinations on the rise - are sure to inspire your travels in 2014...

1. Paris, France

2. Trinidad, Cuba

3. Cape Town, South Africa

4. Rīga, Latvia

5. Zürich, Switzerland

6. Shanghai, China

7. Vancouver, Canada

8. Chicago, Illinois, USA

9. Adelaide, Australia

10. Auckland, New Zealand

via Lonely Planet (all details)

Morzine, France

There are some great family skiing and snowboarding holidays around this winter, with plenty of on- and off-piste activities to keep all the troops happy.

1. Kids snowboard coaching camp, Morzine, France
2. Digital piste games or star in a film Les Gets, France
3. Free lessons for under 17s Arosa, Switzerland
4. Free childcare while you spa Meribel, France
5. Santa-free Christmas trips for cynical teens, Finnish Lapland 
6. Northern Lights Finland
7. New forest ski trails for kids Crested Butte, USA
8. Freeride courses for eight to 18-year-olds La Clusaz, France
9. La Clusaz, France
10. Cross-country ski school for kids Leutasch, Austria
11. Nanny ski-school pick-ups St Anton, Austria
12. Free lift passes Panorama, British Columbia, Canada 

via The Guardian (all details) by Sam Haddad

the winner, New England, USA

Summer may be on its way over to the Southern Hemisphere, but it doesn't leave us without saying a proper good bye.

Fall colour, Ontario, Canada

Walking, Outer Hebrides

Autumn (and spring) are the best times to traverse Barra, Lewis and Harris in the Hebrides: there's an invigorating nip in the air and the fabulous white sandy beaches are quiet. Macs Adventure has a self-guided walking holiday exploring the 130-mile chain for seven nights, starting in rugged Barra in the south. You do need your own or a hire car (not included) to reach the rather remote starting points for some of the walks. 

Walking, Dolomites, Italy

The stunning craggy and rosy red peaks of the Dolomites make this one of the world's most beautiful mountain ranges, especially with the glow of an autumn sun. To experience the massifs and rocky spires really close up, try an adventurous five-day trip with Dolomite Mountains, including two nights in three-star hotels in Cortina, and two overnights in mountain huts. The route also drops down into meadows full of wild flowers and, in September, valleys abundant in wild strawberries and blueberries. 

Fall colour, Ontario, Canada

It's not only New England that's renowned for its fall colour: Ontario is a great place to experience arboreal wonder on the other side of the Atlantic, with many forested national parks, such as spectacular Algonquin, more than 60 wineries also offering gourmet food, including Peller Estates, 20 Bees and Stonechurch Vineyards, pretty towns with art galleries and hilly countryside for walks. Mid-September to mid-October is the best time to witness the fiery reds and oranges of foliage, and the Niagara Wine Festival (niagarawinefestival.com, festival pass $40pp) runs from 14–29 September in historic Montebello Park.

Northern lights, Finland

This winter is being hyped as another peak time to witness the aurora borealis – they were spotted for the first time this season at the end of August, by specialist operator the Aurora Zone. Among several packages it has a four-day "searching for the autumn lights" trip to Luosto in Finnish Lapland. Guests are issued with an "aurora alert" gadget, and can attend lectures, go dog-sledding and stay in rooms with en suite saunas. 

Walking, El Hierro, Spain

It's easy to escape the crowds on El Hierro – the smallest of the Canary Islands and a place often overlooked by sun-seeking tourists. Coming in at under 300km sq, it's also easy to get round on foot in a week. Inntravel has launched a self-guided walking holiday, taking hikers through volcanic deserts, ancient laurisilva forest, vineyards, pineapple plantations and young lava fields. To rest aching limbs, they've also built in a night at a spa hotel, set around natural springs.

via The Guardian (all details)

Fullerton Heritage Promenade Singapore (© google)

Today we’re adding more than 1,000 locations around the world to Google Maps, making it more comprehensive and useful for you. From historical landmarks to sports stadiums, these panoramic photos available via Street View can help you ease into vacation mode with just a few simple clicks. Below are highlights from Asia, Europe, Latin America, the U.S. and Canada that you can use to preview a vacation spot, to plot your next hiking route or just to become an armchair explorer from wherever you may be:

- Go from city life to wildlife park in Singapore

- Discover some of Europe’s riches

- Take a pilgrimage to Latin America

- Take a trip down memory lane in the US

- Canadian stages taking centre stage

via Google Lat Long (all details)

Video with fantastic Vancouver City - Canada TimeLapse Montage

 

Video/image © TimeLapseHD

The winner, Barcelona city beach, Spain

1. Barcelona, Spain

2. Cape Town, South Africa

3. Honolulu, Hawaii

4. Nice, France

5. Miami Beach, Florida

6. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

7. Santa Monica, California

8. Sydney, Australia

9. Tel Aviv, Israel

10. Vancouver, British Columbia

via National Geographic

Robin Esrock's success as a global adventurer, travel writer, TV producer and international TV personality was no accident, although it did start with one. Struck down on his bike at a Vancouver intersection, Robin hobbled away with a broken kneecap, and one year later, a modest $20,000 insurance settlement. It was just enough for him pack up his things, quit his job, and set off on a one-year solo round-the-world backpacking adventure to 24 countries. He named his journey Modern Gonzo, and committed to record his year of living dangerously, with online weekly reports, photography, videos, and interviews with every person he met. In doing so, he pioneered a new era of multi-platform, switched-on and wired-in travel journalism, leading to adventures beyond his wildest dreams.

Street food in Hanoi, Vietnam

The best – and tastiest – way to fast-track your understanding of a city’s cuisine is to embark on a guided walking tour that includes sampling the local food. Tuck into the best offerings from street food stalls, meet chefs at cafes and restaurants, and local producers at markets. Best of all, undertake a tour when you first arrive in a city and you’ll have a mouthwatering hit list of places to return to.

1. Street food in Hanoi, Vietnam

2. Craft beer in Gastown, Vancouver

3. Exploring markets in two continents, Istanbul

4. French street food, Nice

5. North Beach’s Italian heritage, San Francisco

6. Discovering Brick Lane, London

7. Hawker food, Georgetown, Penang

8. Hobart’s emerging food scene, Tasmania

9. Mexican street food, Mexico City

10. Coffee, cheese and beer, Wellington

via Lonely Planet (with all detais)

Chūn Jié (Spring Festival/Chinese New Year)

Tet Nguyen Dan (Festival of the First Day)

International Ice & Snow Festival

Carnaval de Québec (Winter Carnival)

Carnevale Venezia (Venice Carnival)

Pasola

Argungu Fishing Festival

via Loneny Planet (with complete list)

Nashville - Tennessee (U.S.A.)

1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2. Nashville, Tennessee
3. Amsterdam, the Netherlands
4. St. Augustine, Florida
5. Istanbul, Turkey
6. Louisbourg, Canada
7. Siem Reap, Cambodia

Via Fodor's (with all details)